SouthernPsy

SouthernPsy specializes in Psychiatric.

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1. Texas Tech NP 2016

   SouthernPsy replied to dmatthewb's topic in School Programs

   Hi, I was wondering if someone that is in the PMHNP program could message me. I am really wanting to apply but would love more info from someone actually in the program. Thanks!

2. ECT

   SouthernPsy replied to edie1's topic in Psychiatric

   I've seen it work wonders for patients. It's often reserved for when other treatment methods have failed.

3. Psych nursing is easy

   SouthernPsy replied to studentnurse9806's topic in Psychiatric

   It depends on the acuity level of the patients. Also, psych nurses use a unique interpersonal skill set. This skill set cannot be learned in school and many nurses don't have the capability or patience to learn to work with these patients.

4. Withdrawal Protocol Question

   SouthernPsy replied to vintagemother's topic in Psychiatric

   Reasons I've seen psych RNs score patients conservatively/low: fear of hypotension, bradycardia, respiratory failure. Laziness (higher score = more frequent assessment and medication). Some don't want the hassle of having to call the doctor for whate...

5. Cumberland University Mt. Juliet campus - adult night & weekends

   SouthernPsy replied to SouthernPsy's topic in Tennessee

   95% of clinicals were on the weekend, including the nursing home ones. The few that are during the week (peds and psych) are in the evening, and they are only 3-5 weeks, once a week. I applied for a job during my last semester and got the job contin...

6. Cumberland University Mt. Juliet campus - adult night & weekends

   SouthernPsy replied to SouthernPsy's topic in Tennessee

   Kgreeneyes, Sorry it took so long to respond. Yes, it is possible to work during the program. It is specifically set up for this. Some worked full-time. You have to plan for it though. As soon as you get your syllabus, ask off for work on days that y...

7. Help for nurses with mental illnesses

   SouthernPsy replied to Prisnur04's topic in Disabilities

   Go to a psychiatrist or psych np. I know you said insurance doesn't cover it, but you simply must stay well to keep your job. Like others have said, some therapists and psych docs have sliding scales. I'd also consider the stressors of your job. Do ...

8. Psych NP questions

   SouthernPsy replied to Danielle.RN.BSN.'s topic in Psychiatric

   I could be wrong, but I think it varies state to state.

9. Do you have Malpractice Ins?

   SouthernPsy replied to smoup's topic in Psychiatric

   Yes, through NSO.

10. Cumberland University Mt. Juliet campus - adult night & weekends

    SouthernPsy replied to SouthernPsy's topic in Tennessee

    I'm actually about to graduate this weekend! Things went well. I'm glad you're applying, let me know if you have any questions. Sorry it took so long for me to reply.

11. vanderbilt pay/benefits

    SouthernPsy replied to khood's topic in Tennessee

    Just throwing this in... If you are interested in furthering your education, they will pay tuition for one course per semester. I think you have to be full-time and employed for at least a year or something like that. I think they will do the same fo...

12. Name one of your favorite things about being a male nurse.

    SouthernPsy replied to DatMurse's topic in Men

    On the other side of the coin, being one of the few males in a psych unit means that you get the "privilege" of taking down and/or restraining agitated or violent patients. I know this isn't universal, but it seems common. However, it can make you fe...

13. Cumberland University Mt. Juliet campus - adult night & weekends

    SouthernPsy replied to SouthernPsy's topic in Tennessee

    The stockton scholarship is actually $1,700, not $1,500. Sorry about that

14. Cumberland University Mt. Juliet campus - adult night & weekends

    SouthernPsy replied to SouthernPsy's topic in Tennessee

    In another thread, someone asked me some questions about the program. I just wanted to post my reply here, so others can see. Here it is below: Hi jeakes, First of all I wanted to mention that I started a Q&A thread here for the program, so you c...

15. Evening/Weekend RN program in or around Nashville, TN?

    SouthernPsy replied to hallberry's topic in Tennessee

    Hi jeakes, First of all I wanted to mention that I started a Q&A thread here for the program, so you can check it out if you'd like. Feel free to ask me anything :) So, Cumberland is a private school, so it is more expensive than community colleg...